Emerge from KHDA Inspections with flying colours!

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KHDA
Knowledge and Human Development Authority
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Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)

•  Is the educational quality assurance and
  regulatory authority of the Government of
  Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• It oversees the private education sector in
  Dubai, including early childhood education
  centres, schools, higher education providers, and
  training institutes.
• KHDA was established by decree in 2006, under the
  directive of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
  Maktoum (Vice President and Prime Minister of the
  UAE, and the Ruler of Dubai).
• aim of developing the education and human
  resource sectors in the Dubai emirate to the
  level of international standards and best
  practice.

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• The DSIB (Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau ),a
  section of the KHDA.
• This DSIB inspectors applies a four point scale
  to specify their quality judgement.
• The four point scales defines the follows-

1. Outstanding High Quality Of Practice.
2. Good Expected Level.
3. Acceptable Minimum Level of Acceptability.
4. Unsatisfactory Quality not at the level of
   Acceptability.

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KHDA Survey-

• The Knowledge and Human Development Authority
  (KHDA), Dubai has completed its annual survey,
• which was carried out among 70000 principals,
  teachers, students and their parents from private
  schools in Dubai.
• This survey is expected to be beneficial in
  guiding community-building activities and
  informing education policies.

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2013 survey feedback help introduce new ideas -

• Parent Safaris

• Informal meetings arranged for parents to
  opine about the educational system in Dubai and
  to make them aware about the services offered by
  KHDA.

• 96 parents happy with the Parent/School
  contract.

• The KHDA survey revealed the effectiveness of its
  Parent/School contract which outlines the rights
  and responsibilities of students, parents and
  schools.

• 93 students feel safe and secure.

• Teachers get enough time to assess students.

• Principals Playground

• To develop the quality of education in Dubai,
  KHDA established a networking event called the
  Principals Playground for Dubais school
  principals where they can meet regularly and
  share their ideas.

• Initiatives to meet the targets of the UAE
  National Agenda

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Schools with Outstanding KHDA Rating in 2013-2014
Survey -

• KHDA has recently published the ranking of
  private schools for the year 2013-2014 in their
  website.
• Only 12 out of the 140 schools inspected have
  been ranked outstanding for their performance.
• Those schools include

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1. Kings School Dubai

• Curriculum UK
• Located in Umm Suqeim, Kings Dubai is a
  private school that provides education to both
  boys and girls aged between 3 and 13 years.
• here were 870 students in the school,
  representing 46 countries altogether.
• There were 29 Emirati students, comprising 3 of
  the total students in the school.
• The staff consisted of 90 teachers and 36
  learning assistants, where all teachers had prior
  teaching experience.

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Why did they get the outstanding rating from
KHDA?

• Marvelous staff-student coordination leading to
  a good work environment.
• Outstanding performance by students in English,
  mathematics and science in the Foundation Stage
  and primary.
• Easy-to-follow curriculum which develops
  students talents.
• Independent learning through critical thinking
  and enquiry across all phases.
• Good infrastructure facilities that give a
  better learning experience to students.
• Excellent leadership and supervision to bring
  the best out of both staff and students

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2. Dubai College
Curriculum UK Situated in Al Sufouh, Dubai
College is a private, not-for-profit school that
follows a selective intake policy. Every year,
only one-fourth of the applicants are enrolled
into the school. there were 826 students
overall, aged between 11 and 18 years. Out of
these 826 students, just over a half were from
the United Kingdom while Emirati students
consisted of only 1 of the total number of
students.
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Why did they get the outstanding rating from
KHDA?

• Teaching approaches in Islamic Education have
  been improved tremendously.
• Outstanding performance by students in English,
  mathematics and science as a result of good
  teaching methods.
• Students mature attitude towards social and
  global issues combined with strong work ethics.
• Attention given to students to the fullest in
  terms of  healthy lifestyles, safety and support
  in their academic and personal development.
• The strong vision and leadership values exhibited
  by senior staff and governors, thus setting up a
  good learning environment to take the school
  forward

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3. Dubai English Speaking College 
At the time of inspection, there were 950
students, aged between 11 and 18 years, out of
which 10 students were Emiratis.

• Why did they get the outstanding rating from
  KHDA?
• The highly motivated leadership team, including
  the governance, committed to improve all aspects
  of the school at all levels
• Self-evaluation approaches help to improve
  performance
• Students perform exceptionally well in all
  subjects
• Students commitment towards solving personal,
  social and environmental issues
• High quality infrastructure facilities to meet
  the needs of all students

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4.GEMS Dubai American Academy 

• There were 2,285 students, aged between 3 and 18
  years, who represented 99 nationalities.
• There are 124 students in the school having a
  special education need.

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Why did they get the outstanding rating from
KHDA?

• Guided by teachers who implement outstanding
  teaching techniques, students have made
  tremendous progress in subjects such as English,
  mathematics and science, their performance
  meeting international expectations
• Pleasant school atmosphere as a result of
  impeccable behavior and positive attitude of
  students
• Performance evaluation to assess students
  progress and challenges set persuaded students to
  fare well in all subjects
• Parents confidence regarding their children and
  the school in providing quality education to
  students added to the strength of the school
• School leaders and governors work hand in hand to
  churn out the best results from the students and
  staff

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5. GEMS Jumeirah Primary School 
There were 1,415 students in the school,
representing 70 nationalities, out of which 100
students had special needs.
 Why did they get the outstanding rating
from KHDA?

• The speedy progress made by students by scoring
  well in English, mathematics and science
• Students  personal development including their
  good and mature behavior and their desire to
  learn
• High quality teaching that inspired students to
  learn more and to be independent and flexible
• Interesting and engaging curriculum that played
  an important role in the academic and personal
  development of students
• The school addresses all concerns regarding the
  safety and well-being of students and provides
  support to students, especially those with
  special education needs

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6. GEMS Modern Academy 
3,289 students enrolled at the time of the
inspection, the majority of whom were Indians.
There were under 10 of the students having
special educational needs.

• Why did they get the outstanding rating from
  KHDA?
• Excellent performance by students in academics
• Students who are well disciplined, modest and
  always stick to their principles when it comes to
  studies
• Efficient teaching that persuades the students to
  perform well in studies
• Importance given to the safety and welfare of
  students, especially those having special
  educational needs
• Commitment and passion mixed with leadership
  qualities of the staff in creating an engaging
  learning environment for the students

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7.GEMS Wellington International School 
There were 2376 students enrolled in the school,
majority of whom belonged to the British
background while other students belonged to
India, Pakistan and the USA.
Why did they get the outstanding rating from
KHDA?

• The school continues to maintain its record in
  outstanding performance by students in academics
• The personal and social development of the
  students are at such a level that they have clear
  understanding of Islamic values and local,
  cultural and global awareness
• Performance evaluation combined with teaching
  technique that is praiseworthy boosts confidence
  in students
• Flawless curriculum design
• School provides immense support to students in
  terms of their security and academic performances
• Unmatchable leadership and management remain the
  ingredients to the schools continued success

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8. Horizons English School

• Horizon English School provides education for
  boys and girls aged between 3 and 11 years.
• At the time of inspection there were 498 students
  enrolled in the school of which 41 came from the
  United Kingdom and 12 from Australia.
• Also, there were four Emirati students.

Why did they get the outstanding rating from
KHDA?

• Excellent performance by students in academics
  and other activities
• Cordial staff-student relationship and attitude
  of the students to stick by their morals and to
  exhibit good behavior
• Well-designed curriculum suitable for all
  students, inspiring them to work hard and produce
  great results
• Efforts by staff and students equally to improve
  the school

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9. Jumeirah College 
1,100 students on roll at the time of the
inspection, aged between 12 and 18 years,
majority of them belonging to UK. Out of the
1,100, three students were Emiratis.
Why did they get the outstanding rating from
KHDA?

• Students scored well in external examinations
• Students positive attitude towards learning and
  other activities
• The students maturity in terms of behavior and
  relationships
• The school provides great opportunities in terms
  of academics and extra-curricular activities
• Students and staff are equally committed towards
  betterment of the school

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10. Jumeirah English Speaking School 
Provides education for students aged between 3
and 11 years of age. Majority of the students
are of UK background while the other students
come from around 40 different countries.
Why did they get the outstanding rating from
KHDA?

• Excellent leadership qualities exhibited by
  students and staff at all levels
• Students, teachers, non-teaching staff and
  parents join hands to create a lively
  environment, thus providing a better learning
  experience
• Remarkable progress by students in their
  academics and other activities, including the
  development of their personal, social and
  learning skills
• Well designed curriculum apt for all the
  students, which includes exceptional use of
  Information Communication Technology (ICT) and
  development of enquiry and critical thinking
  skills
• The belief of the school that every child is
  special, thereby providing splendid care and
  support to students in terms of academics and
  well-being
• The outstanding infrastructure facilities that
  inspire students to reach the highest standards
  of achievement

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11. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Br) 
Is the sister concern of Jumeirah English
Speaking School in Al Safa. More than half of
the students from the school are from UK, while
other students come from more than 20 countries
across the world.
Why did they get the outstanding rating from
KHDA?

• Leadership skills shown by students and staff at
  all levels
• Curriculum that is updated every year and is
  suitable for all students
• Outstanding performance by students in academics
  and other activities
• Infrastructure provided by school to maintain a
  safe and vibrant environment for the students
• Good environment that provides a better learning
  experience to students

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12. The Indian High School 
This school had 5,866 students enrolled, out of
which 23 students are having special needs.
Why did they get the outstanding rating from
KHDA?

• Students display outstanding progress in
  mathematics and science
• Students commitment and personal, social
  development
• The efforts taken by governors, leaders and
  teachers to support the students and to help them
  out in academics and other activities

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By this KHDA Report titled Inspection handbook
2014-15 get feedbacks like

• The school Authorities, Media and parents can
  easily identify their shortcomings, of private
  schools in Dubai.

• Dubai schools must raise student attainments in
  maths and Science

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Resources
http//www.edsys.in/all-about-khda/ http//www.ed
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//www.edsys.in/schools-outstanding-khda-rating/
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